Let's be honest—Dennis Schroder was a huge disappointment in his rookie season for the Atlanta Hawks last year. The 20-year-old German point guard was turnover-prone, struggled with his jump shot and didn't adjust well to the athletic defenders of the NBA.
But it's way too early to give up on him.
Schroder has shown flashes of star potential in a variety of settings, especially in competitions during the NBA offseason. Now, it's time for him to prove he truly belongs in the world's top basketball league.
Can we expect Schroder to break out in his sophomore campaign? Let's take a realistic look at what the youngster can do for the Hawks in 2014-15.
What Happened Last Season?
Schroder was sashimi-level raw on offense last season.
Probably his biggest issue was a penchant for forcing passes and drives. In just 13.1 minutes per game, Schroder gave the ball to the other team 1.2 times. When you're only dishing out 1.9 assists per contest, that number is unacceptable.
Adam McGee of Hoops Habit noted several occasions last season where Schroder wo ...
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